The 100 metres at the Summer Olympics has been contested since the first edition of the multi-sport event. The men's 100 m has been present on the Olympic athletics programme since 1896.

What is the 100 meter?

The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, the 100-metre dash is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1928 for women.

What is a good speed for 100 meters?

A non-elite athlete can run 100m in 13-14 seconds or at 15.9mph. However, Olympic qualifying times are much lower. The men's qualifying time for London 2012 was 10.18 seconds and the women's was 11.29 seconds. This record has since been reduced to 9.58 seconds by Usain Bolt at the 2009 World Championships.